In Oklahoma, we’re no stranger to intense weather and natural disasters. This week we were reminded of one of the several dangers that we face as Sooner State residents: wildfires. With over 20 counties in our state having declared a State of Emergency, here’s the latest information on the scorching disaster at hand.
Primarily raging in the Northwest and near Oklahoma’s Panhandle, wildfires have burned roughly 400,000 acres so far in the state according to the Forestry Services.
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On Tuesday, Governor Mary Fallin issued a State of Emergency for 22 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties.
Oklahoma Emergency/YouTube To view the list of counties in Oklahoma that are currently under Red Flag Warning, click here.
While firefighters have been doing all that they can to try and contain the blazes, high wind speeds have caused the fires to spread tremendously.
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So far Oklahoma has seen one death after a woman in Harper County died of a heart attack while she was trying to save her farm and cattle from burning.
Jacob Walter - Photography + Time-lapse/YouTube Today’s conditions are expected to be less harsh, hopefully giving those fighting the fires the chance to try and contain them. Reports have stated that between Beaver, Harper and Woodward Counties, Oklahoma has seen over 380,000 acres burned.
Below you can see the latest weather watches and red flag warnings according to the National Weather Service: To keep yourself safe and to stay up to date on what’s happening in Oklahoma, check out helpful resources like the Oklahoma Forestry Services website where you can find the state Fire Situation Report and other useful information. As always, please be safe and feel free to share any information you know in the comments section.
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To view the list of counties in Oklahoma that are currently under Red Flag Warning, click here.
Extreme Storm Chaser Derek Smith/YouTube
Jacob Walter - Photography + Time-lapse/YouTube
Today’s conditions are expected to be less harsh, hopefully giving those fighting the fires the chance to try and contain them. Reports have stated that between Beaver, Harper and Woodward Counties, Oklahoma has seen over 380,000 acres burned.
Below you can see the latest weather watches and red flag warnings according to the National Weather Service:
To keep yourself safe and to stay up to date on what’s happening in Oklahoma, check out helpful resources like the Oklahoma Forestry Services website where you can find the state Fire Situation Report and other useful information. As always, please be safe and feel free to share any information you know in the comments section.
